Topic: Remove paint from data plate

[3219alexanderm]

Anyone have success in removing paint overspray from the factory data plate?

[jwc66k]

Try "Krud-Kutter" stocked at Home Depot. It's a paint remover and cleaner (I clean my dirty fingerprints off kitchen cabinet doors with it). As always, try any unfamiliar product on a similar surface, or any surface, just to get the feel. Mask off the plate, or (as I see in your other posts it's an early car) remove it and try cleaning it off the car. You can get new riveits at AMK products. You can also get a new data plate at Marti Auto.
Jim

[RoyceP]

I have had success removing paint from a data plate using Goof Off poured on a rag and then carefully rubbing the plate. Personally I would rather see an original plate with overspray and original rivets. As soon as I see a reproduction plate I am suspicious of everything. Same with replaced rivets. At that point who knows what you are looking at?

Anyone have success in removing paint overspray from the factory data plate?

[3219alexanderm]

Thanks. I will remove the plate as part of the restoration process. I have NOS factory rivets. The original data plate appears to be in good condition, but it is covered in some type of enamel paint. Initially, I considered a heat gun, but have concerns about damaging the plate. Chemical paint removers should work. I was told to dip the plate in lacquer thinner for a couple hours? Perfect or not, I have every intention of putting the factory plate back on the car.

[67gta289]

When I think chemicals or anything for a couple of hours I assume that everything, including the original black paint, would be removed

[J_Speegle]

.... Chemical paint removers should work. I was told to dip the plate in lacquer thinner for a couple hours? Perfect or not, I have every intention of putting the factory plate back on the car.

Would not try these without testing them on a scrap door tag before hand. Soemthing I did when I was experimenting with cleaning buildsheets. For the real deal ( the important personal car) you only get one try and if it doesn't work - poof its gone or in your case all the original printing is  Both lacquer thinner and paint strippers IMHO are just methods at trying to speed up the process. Would rather take days and be careful with the original tag than quick. But your car your choices. we/others will learn through your success or failure.